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Can A Failed Left Knee Replacement Be Repaired?

MY WIFE HAD REPLACED HER LEFT KNEE,ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO,IT DID NOT GO WELL!FIRST,SHE HAD A STROCK(?)--RESULT: LOST SIGHT IN LEFT EYE: HAS TO USE A WALKER ( I HAVE TO DO EVERY THING AROUND THE HOUSE,NOW HER RIGHT KNEE IS ALSO IN BAD SHAPE:MY QUESTION--CAN REPLACEMENT KNEE BE CORRECTED?--IS THE KNEES CONTROL IN THE BACK--?IF THIS FAILS,WILL SHE NEED A WHEEL CHAIR.( HER AGE IS 84--)
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Hello,

Frankly speaking, a repeat knee replacement at 84 years is clearly not indicated from medical point of view. Rather than providing benefit to her, we would probably end up her in more moribund condition, and I strictly suggest to avoid such decision for further care. Let her put on assisted physiotherapy and other supportive measures to get best possible outcome from current issue.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Can A Failed Left Knee Replacement Be Repaired?

Hello, Frankly speaking, a repeat knee replacement at 84 years is clearly not indicated from medical point of view. Rather than providing benefit to her, we would probably end up her in more moribund condition, and I strictly suggest to avoid such decision for further care. Let her put on assisted physiotherapy and other supportive measures to get best possible outcome from current issue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon